Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Who Are We?

Our company is based on the science of our founder, Stanley Qi, one of the original CRISPR co-inventors who then furthered the technology so that DNA does not need to be cut to accomplish gene regulation. Instead, we regulate the epigenome to suppress and activate multiple genes simultaneously. We are further evolving the platform and leveraging its strengths to address unmet medical needs. 

We are looking for exceptional team members who want an active role in building a rapidly growing biotech.

Title: Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Location: South San Francisco, CA

Opportunity:
Epicrispr Biotechnologies is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Executive Assistant / Office Manager to provide dedicated support to the CEO, CMO, and Senior Leadership Team. This role is critical in maximizing executive efficiency, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and brings a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, CMO, and Senior Leadership Team, managing complex calendars, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership, anticipating needs, proactively addressing challenges, and helping drive daily priorities and follow-ups.
• Coordinate and prepare for executive and leadership meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and post-meeting action tracking.
• Manage domestic and international travel for executives, including detailed itineraries, meeting coordination, and real-time adjustments.
• Act as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear, timely communication.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and communications for board meetings, investors, and other senior stakeholders.
• Track and manage key projects and initiatives on behalf of executives, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are progressing.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Assist with coordination of board meetings, investor communications, and executive-level events.
• Oversee light office management responsibilities, including vendor coordination, office supplies, and ensuring a well-functioning workplace environment.
• Partner with HR and Operations on onboarding logistics, office initiatives, and company-wide events.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve executive and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 6+ years of experience supporting C-level executives or senior leadership, preferably within biotech, life sciences, or a fast-paced startup environment
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, priorities, and executive workflows with a high level of autonomy
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
• Experience interacting with board members, investors, and senior stakeholders highly preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and calendar management tools
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location. 

Epicrispr Biotechnologies is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation. Our proprietary platform represents an entirely new class of therapeutics that can be leveraged to treat severe disease across numerous therapeutic areas, including complex diseases impacted by multiple genes.

Epicrispr Biotechnologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.